About Us
Founded in 1991, Leicester based ‘Vikings! (Of Middle England)’ (Tÿrslið) have taken a step further than most similar organisations, with the aim of providing dynamic and exciting re-enactment events that seek to shock, scare, amuse – but above all – educate an audience in a dramatic and entertaining fashion.
Maintaining a high standard of historical accuracy with regard to costume, equipment and persona, Vikings! (Of Middle England) portray the Viking era, a key point in British and European history, in great detail, but never stray from their mission to interact with an audience; not becoming a ‘static, museum-like’ exhibiter, but a free-flowing and vibrant re-constructor of Dark-Age life.
Vikings! (Of Middle England) do not spare the audience the details, even the gruesome scenes of combat or the severity of crime and punishment – it all adds to the realistic feel that Vikings! (Of Middle England) pursue – a visceral and exciting historical representation you will not find anywhere else.
If, when stumbling upon this site, you were seeking a society who will portray history as modern political correctness allows, then we are likely not for you. But if you want a dynamic, professional and un-sanitised display of Dark Age life, then this site has all you will need to find out how to join, book us, or just satisfy your curiosity of a society at the forefront of re-enactment, with a reputation that has earned special relationships with major historical sites (Tutbury Castle, Rockingham Castle) and institutions (the British Museum).
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News Catch upon the latest news from the Vikings! (Of Middle England). As a society that endeavors to portray the Viking age as accurately as possible, while entertaining and educating its audiences, there is always something going on. |
Contact Us As there is many different people responsible for different tasks within the society, the 'contact us' section contains a compilation of all the people to contact for queries ranging from booking to membership. |
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Links The Vikings! (Of Middle England) would not be as successful as it is today without companions and colleagues that have help give that extra edge during our shows, or provide crucial services at other times. This section lists those people who have web sites for you to enjoy. |
Schools We are also available for full day or half day school visits/workshops to compliment Key Stage 2 National Curriculum 'Invaders'. This section contains all the information for teachers on what we have to offer, plus some extra special areas just for children.
To see what schools have said about us, click here.
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